Does Nick Palmieri Fit on First Line?

The new first line of Ilya Kovalchuk and Zach Parise controlled much of the pace in last night's came versus the Los Angeles Kings. Despite not getting on the scoresheet, this line has proved it has potential.

Oh my, I forgot the other guy who played with those two superstars. His name? Nick Palmieri, and the reason I forgot his name was because he was very ineffective yesterday.

Nick Palmieri has just looked out of place for much of the season, thus far. Despite this, the coaching staff has seen something in him, that many Devil fans have yet to noticed.

Though he's a big guy, he doesn't use his strength to his advantage when battling for pucks in the corner. It almost seems as if he is hesitant to throw a hit.

He always stands out in Devils games, and not for good reason. He always seems to have a difficult time catching passes and handling the puck.

Now, Devil fans, tell me. Do you think Nick Palmieri fits on the first line? Or should he be demoted to a minor role. Should we keep him on the first line and hope for the best? Our other lines are producing-it wouldn't make sense to disrupt their chemistry. Plus, what other options do we have to put on the first line? Nick Palmieri is young. Should we give him more time?